The Mental Health Training & Development Senior Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Well-Being & Benefits team. This role will be responsible for helping to build and present mental health training programmes and expand the firm’s well-being support across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia in collaboration with various firm verticals, affinity groups, committees, and practice groups. This role will be located in our Frankfurt office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

• Working closely with the Director of Well-Being & Benefits on the continuing development of the firm’s health and well-being strategy, particularly around mental health
• Taking a leading, high-profile role in creating and delivering mental health trainings — including, but not limited to, bespoke sessions for partners, counsel, and associates, as well as staff managers and supervisors — and developing a deep understanding of the experiences of Latham lawyers, paralegals, and business services staff to create programmes targeted to their needs
• Partnering with both internal and external well-being experts around the world to create customised training and support programmes, taking a hands-on role in building, leading, and project managing key programmes and campaigns
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key members of firm administration, including office leadership, to identify well-being needs, strategies, and opportunities, and assisting local offices in developing and implementing their own regional programmes
• Developing relationships with well-being contacts across the globe, both within and outside the firm, and seeking networking opportunities within the legal, professional services, and well-being markets

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Display excellent leadership and self-starting skills (e.g. organising, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and motivating) necessary for effective management and independent working.
• Demonstrate excellent presentation and public-speaking skills
• Possess excellent project management skills

And have:

• Clinical experience in the mental health field
• A bachelor’s degree and clinical training in mental health
• Progressively responsible experience in training and development, mental health, corporate health and well-being, or project management, or other relevant experience
• Significant experience designing, presenting, and/or supporting live training programmes, as well as public speaking, preferably
• Supervisory experience, preferably
• Legal or professional services industry experience, preferably

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Pension plan
• Travel and meals allowance
• Disability insurance, personal accident insurance & life assurance
• Professional development programs
• Wellness programs (e.g. membership to Headspace, access to mental health services, well-being events, etc.)
• Sport courses and training
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.